Student Meal Plan Options

NEW MEAL PLANS COMING FOR FALL 2023!!

Critical information/dates regarding Meal Plans

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Process for purchasing commuter meal plans!

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Meal plan options/descriptions

On-campus meal plans (residents)

Highlander All Access - $2,769 

Unlimited meal swipes in Dalton Kitchen (at least 19 meals a week, 285 for the semester) Two meal swipes per day (retail value per swipe of $9.25) can be used at retail locations.

$250 in food dollars to be used at retail outlets.

Any remaining food dollars will carry over from the fall to the spring semester but will not carry over to next academic year.

Highlander Residential - $2,557

14 meal swipes per week (210 for the semester) that can be used in Dalton Kitchen or as $9.25 at Retail locations;

$300 in food dollars to be used at retail outlets. Includes $30 in vending dollars. 

This is the default residential plan. Students can still choose to purchase additional food dollars if desired for additional retail purchases, but they are guaranteed 14 meals a week for the full 15-week semester. Any remaining food dollars will carry over from the fall to the spring semester but will not carry over to the next academic year.

Food Dollars 

Food dollars are non-discounted dollars that spend like cash in any dining location. They are meant to supplement for spending over the $9.25 exchange rate. Food dollars are tax-free and can be added to all meal plans.  

Exchange Rate 

The exchange rate refers to the allotted value of a swipe in a retail location. One "meal" is equivalent to $9.25 to spend at any retail shop on campus.

University Apartment Residents

Highlander Junior - $1,481

105 meal swipes a semester to be used in Dalton kitchen or retail outlets (retail value per swipe of $9.25) 

$400 in food dollars to be used at retail locations. 

Default University Apartment Meal Plan Option. Any remaining food dollars will carry over from the fall to the spring semester but will not carry over to the next academic year.

Highlander Residential - $2,557

14 meal swipes per week (210 for the semester) that can be used in Dalton Kitchen or as $9.25 at Retail locations;

$300 in food dollars to be used at retail outlets. Includes $30 in vending dollars. 

Highlander All Access - $2,769 

Unlimited meal swipes in Dalton Kitchen (at least 19 meals a week, 285 for the semester) Two meal swipes per day (retail value per swipe of $9.25) can be used at retail locations.

$250 in food dollars to be used at retail outlets.

Any remaining food dollars will carry over from the fall to the spring semester but will not carry over to next academic year.

Food Dollars 

Food dollars are non-discounted dollars that spend like cash in any dining location. They are meant to supplement for spending over the $9.25 exchange rate. Food dollars are tax-free and can be added to all meal plans.  

Exchange Rate 

The exchange rate refers to the allotted value of a swipe in a retail location. One "meal" is equivalent to $9.25 to spend at any retail shop on campus.

Off-campus meal plans (commuters)

Highlander All Access - $2,769 

Unlimited meal swipes in Dalton Kitchen (at least 19 meals a week, 285 for the semester) Two meal swipes per day (retail value per swipe of $9.25) can be used at retail locations.

$250 in food dollars to be used at retail outlets.

Any remaining food dollars will carry over from the fall to the spring semester but will not carry over to next academic year.

Highlander Residential - $2,557

14 meal swipes per week (210 for the semester) that can be used in Dalton Kitchen or as $9.25 at Retail locations;

$300 in food dollars to be used at retail outlets. Includes $30 in vending dollars. 

This is the default residential plan. Students can still choose to purchase additional food dollars if desired for additional retail purchases, but they are guaranteed 14 meals a week for the full 15-week semester. Any remaining food dollars will carry over from the fall to the spring semester but will not carry over to the next academic year.

Highlander Junior - $1,481

105 meal swipes a semester to be used in Dalton kitchen or retail outlets (retail value per swipe of $9.25); $400 in food dollars to be used at retail locations. 

Highlander Commuter - $550

 25 meal swipes and $250 food dollars 

Students can add additional swipes and/or food dollars in various increments throughout the semester after the initial buy-in.

Meal swipes can only be used in Dalton Kitchen. Food Dollars can be used in retail locations.

Food Dollars 

Food dollars are non-discounted dollars that spend like cash in any dining location. They are meant to supplement for spending over the $9.25 exchange rate. Food dollars are tax-free and can be added to all meal plans.  

Exchange Rate 

The exchange rate refers to the allotted value of a swipe in a retail location. One "meal" is equivalent to $9.25 to spend at any retail shop on campus.